Previously, the documentary Amityville: An Origin Story featured a strong emphasis on the paranormal investigations taking place within the haunted mansion. In certain ways, the psychics who performed a planchette or whatever within the home felt the presence of an evil spirit there. Following their active participation in the paranormal investigation of the Amityville mansion, Lorraine and Ed Warren gained a lot of attention. Ronnie’s defense attorney, William Weber, was also mentioned, as was his plan to profit off the Amityville horror story. Not only Weber, but nearly everyone engaged in the case, was chasing money. The Lutzes were attempting to advertise their book, “The Amityville Horror True Story,” but it was filled with fabrication rather than what had really happened in that house. Let’s see what conclusion we are going to reach by the end of the final episode of Amityville: An Origin Story Was the Amityville mansion ever inhabited by evil,...
- 5/14/2023
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
Exclusive: Arnold Schwarzenegger is getting the documentary treatment.
The Terminator star has sat for a series of candid interviews that form part of a three-part documentary series for Netflix.
The streamer is launching Arnold on June 7 and it comes from director Lesley Chilcott and executive producer Allen Hughes. The documentary series comes as Netflix is preparing to launch scripted series Fubar, created by Nick Santora, where he plays a veteran CIA operative on the verge of retirement in his first ever TV role.
Arnold will chronicle Schwarzenegger’s journey from the countryside of Austria to the highest echelons of the American dream. It will cover everything from his days pumping iron to his triumphs in Hollywood, his time governing the state of California and both the joys and turbulence of his family life in a tale that matches his larger-than-life persona.
It will also feature interviews from his friends, foes,...
The Terminator star has sat for a series of candid interviews that form part of a three-part documentary series for Netflix.
The streamer is launching Arnold on June 7 and it comes from director Lesley Chilcott and executive producer Allen Hughes. The documentary series comes as Netflix is preparing to launch scripted series Fubar, created by Nick Santora, where he plays a veteran CIA operative on the verge of retirement in his first ever TV role.
Arnold will chronicle Schwarzenegger’s journey from the countryside of Austria to the highest echelons of the American dream. It will cover everything from his days pumping iron to his triumphs in Hollywood, his time governing the state of California and both the joys and turbulence of his family life in a tale that matches his larger-than-life persona.
It will also feature interviews from his friends, foes,...
- 5/9/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
From Jeffrey Dahmer’s history of murder to the tragic death of Ronald DeFeo Jr., The Exorcist horror franchise has been addressed several times in practically all of these crime stories. According to some, The Exorcist responds erratically in their brains, especially those who infamously grew up to be murderers and serial killers, suggesting that the film served as inspiration for their crimes. The third episode of Amityville: An Origin Story also discusses these cursed movie franchises, like The Exorcist. Previously, issues about the veracity of George and Kathy Lutz’s story had been raised, but in this episode, we got a wide overview of both of these possibilities, whether it may all be a fraud or whether the Lutzes were indeed victims of such horrible occurrences. Let’s see what we can conclude at the end of the episode.
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Who Was William Weber?
Carol opens episode 3 by...
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Who Was William Weber?
Carol opens episode 3 by...
- 5/7/2023
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
The first episode of Amityville: An Origin Story focused mostly on the house the Lutz family relocated to and began experiencing frightening things in. As questions about George Lutz’s spiritual beliefs were addressed, we learned that he had an attraction to the supernatural. However, George eventually conducted some research on the property and discovered that the previous owners, the DeFeos, had been murdered in the house. The revelation that Ronald DeFeo Jr., the family’s eldest son, murdered six members of his family tainted the entire situation. Let us look into the matter of whether there was truly a ghost in the DeFeos’ home or if it was all just a criminal matter.
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The DeFeo Murder Incident
The second episode opens with some of the inhabitants of Amityville describing their neighborhood. Old Town Amityville on Long Island contains many residents who were relocated from Brooklyn. The DeFeos,...
Spoilers Ahead
The DeFeo Murder Incident
The second episode opens with some of the inhabitants of Amityville describing their neighborhood. Old Town Amityville on Long Island contains many residents who were relocated from Brooklyn. The DeFeos,...
- 5/1/2023
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
In the history of homicide and paranormal activity, the Amityville Horror is one of the most scary and gut-wrenching disasters of all time. The four-part MGM+ documentary series Amityville: An Origin Story is a fascinating documentary that revisits the actual account of events that occurred in the haunted mansion of Amityville. The series includes archive material from the 1970s as well as brand-new interviews with those who witnessed the tragedy firsthand. Several books, film franchises, fan fiction, and other media have previously captured the retelling of these terrifying occurrences, the most famous of which is 1979’s The Amityville Horror, which almost everyone is familiar with. Well, listening to real-life victims of those traumatic events is considerably more spine-chilling than the fictional version. Despite being a documentary, Amityville: An Origin Story masterfully depicted that horror for us. Let’s go into the specifics of what transpired at the Amityville residence.
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- 5/1/2023
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
True crime fanatics can’t skip “Amityville: An Origin Story,” which premieres this weekend. It provides a closer look at the truth and fiction surrounding one of the most haunted houses of all time. It specifically highlights the Amityville murders but delves deeper into the events that followed. The docuseries kicks off this weekend with the first episode available to start streaming on-demand beginning on Sunday, April 23. You can watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of MGM+.
How to Watch ‘Amityville: An Origin Story’ Premiere When: Sunday, April 23, 2023 Where: MGM+ Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of MGM+. 7-Day Free Trial$5.99 / month via amazon.com About ‘Amityville: An Origin Story’ Premiere
“Amityville: An Origin Story” digs into the history of the Amityville house along the south shore of Long Island, New York. Today, the house is well-known, thanks to the book and movie titled “Amityville Horror.” There are many fan...
How to Watch ‘Amityville: An Origin Story’ Premiere When: Sunday, April 23, 2023 Where: MGM+ Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of MGM+. 7-Day Free Trial$5.99 / month via amazon.com About ‘Amityville: An Origin Story’ Premiere
“Amityville: An Origin Story” digs into the history of the Amityville house along the south shore of Long Island, New York. Today, the house is well-known, thanks to the book and movie titled “Amityville Horror.” There are many fan...
- 4/23/2023
- by Aubrey Chorpenning
- The Streamable
Beginning this Sunday on MGM+, director Jack Riccobono will take horror-loving fans on a journey into the origins of The Amityville Horror.
The four-episode docuseries studies how the film captured the zeitgeist of the era as interest in the paranormal increased and how the real-life crime that occurred in the house fed into the lore.
Through never-before-seen interviews with people with first-hand relationships to the murders and the film, Riccobono offers viewers a stunning inside look at how the film impacted us for generations to come.
We had a chance to talk with Riccobono about the series, what inspired him to take the journey, and what surprised him most about what he learned along the way.
Please enjoy the interview below, which has been edited for clarity and content.
What got you interested in documentary filmmaking?
I'm trying to understand other people's worlds. So I think I was drawn to...
The four-episode docuseries studies how the film captured the zeitgeist of the era as interest in the paranormal increased and how the real-life crime that occurred in the house fed into the lore.
Through never-before-seen interviews with people with first-hand relationships to the murders and the film, Riccobono offers viewers a stunning inside look at how the film impacted us for generations to come.
We had a chance to talk with Riccobono about the series, what inspired him to take the journey, and what surprised him most about what he learned along the way.
Please enjoy the interview below, which has been edited for clarity and content.
What got you interested in documentary filmmaking?
I'm trying to understand other people's worlds. So I think I was drawn to...
- 4/22/2023
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
More good programming coming your way this week. If you think it sounds bad, but we say it's good, have some faith!!
This week, you can't go wrong with Hallmark's A Pinch of Portugal, Amityville: An Origin Story on MGM+ (it follows the From premiere!), or Saint X on Hulu.
Love & Death on HBO Max is well worth the watch (no matter how much you know about the story), and the movie Clock on Hulu will give women nightmares. We're loving these female-driven productions.
See what else we recommend below.
Saturday, April 22
8/7c A Pinch of Portugal (Hallmark)
Get ready for a mouth-watering jaunt to Portugal! Roswell’s Heather Hemmens stars in the utterly delightful movie about a young woman named Anna who works as a prep cook for a superstar TV chef.
When the show visits Portugal for a destination excursion with international food and culture, the chef...
This week, you can't go wrong with Hallmark's A Pinch of Portugal, Amityville: An Origin Story on MGM+ (it follows the From premiere!), or Saint X on Hulu.
Love & Death on HBO Max is well worth the watch (no matter how much you know about the story), and the movie Clock on Hulu will give women nightmares. We're loving these female-driven productions.
See what else we recommend below.
Saturday, April 22
8/7c A Pinch of Portugal (Hallmark)
Get ready for a mouth-watering jaunt to Portugal! Roswell’s Heather Hemmens stars in the utterly delightful movie about a young woman named Anna who works as a prep cook for a superstar TV chef.
When the show visits Portugal for a destination excursion with international food and culture, the chef...
- 4/22/2023
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Plot: A four-part docuseries digs into the troubling true stories behind The Amityville Horror.
Review: The Amityville brand has gone completely out of control in recent years. Low budget filmmakers have been taking advantage of the fact that anyone can slap “Amityville” into the title of their movie, flooding the market with titles like Amityville in the Hood, Amityville in Space, Amityville Karen, Amityville Cop, Amityville Vampire, Amityville Shark House, and The Amityville Vibrator. I’m not saying these movies are bad. I haven’t seen them. But it’s clear that the Amityville name has drifted far away from the stories that made us take notice of that name in the first place. So even though we’ve heard the story of George and Kathy Lutz moving into a haunted house and we know the DeFeo family was murdered in that house, it was a smart idea on the part of MGM,...
Review: The Amityville brand has gone completely out of control in recent years. Low budget filmmakers have been taking advantage of the fact that anyone can slap “Amityville” into the title of their movie, flooding the market with titles like Amityville in the Hood, Amityville in Space, Amityville Karen, Amityville Cop, Amityville Vampire, Amityville Shark House, and The Amityville Vibrator. I’m not saying these movies are bad. I haven’t seen them. But it’s clear that the Amityville name has drifted far away from the stories that made us take notice of that name in the first place. So even though we’ve heard the story of George and Kathy Lutz moving into a haunted house and we know the DeFeo family was murdered in that house, it was a smart idea on the part of MGM,...
- 4/20/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Later this week, Directv Stream is giving its subscribers a little something extra for free. From April 20 through April 23, the live TV streaming service will be providing a free preview to the premium cable channel and its streaming service MGM+. The promotion will allow customers to sample all of the MGM+ original series and docuseries, latest movie releases, and timeless film franchises available on the linear channels over the four days.
Sign Up $54.99+ / month directv.com/stream
There will be three separate channels available with MGM+ content on the service Channel 558 will house the flagship MGM+, while MGM+ Hits will be on 559 and MGM+ Marquee will be available on 560. Both the cable and streaming versions of MGM+ were previously known as Epix, but after Amazon purchased MGM last year, the tech giant rebranded the services to take advantage of the iconic name.
Included during the free preview window, customers can...
Sign Up $54.99+ / month directv.com/stream
There will be three separate channels available with MGM+ content on the service Channel 558 will house the flagship MGM+, while MGM+ Hits will be on 559 and MGM+ Marquee will be available on 560. Both the cable and streaming versions of MGM+ were previously known as Epix, but after Amazon purchased MGM last year, the tech giant rebranded the services to take advantage of the iconic name.
Included during the free preview window, customers can...
- 4/17/2023
- by Ree Winter
- The Streamable
MGM+ has greenlit “Hollywood Black,” a new docuseries directed by Justin Simien.
Based on the book by historian Donald Bogle, this four-part docuseries tells the epic story of the actors, writers, directors and producers who fought for their place on the page, behind the camera, on the screen and in the credits. It is a definitive chronicle of a century of the Black experience in Hollywood, and a powerful reexamination of a quintessentially American story — in brilliant color.
“Hollywood, like many American industries, was built on Black culture and Black talent, even though it excluded Black people from many of its origin stories,” Simien said in a statement. “This series seeks to illuminate present-day controversies, from #OscarSoWhite to the almost regular ‘blackface reveal’ of prominent white celebrities, told through the lens of Black individuals throughout Hollywood history. It’s the most important story I’ve been able to tell to date,...
Based on the book by historian Donald Bogle, this four-part docuseries tells the epic story of the actors, writers, directors and producers who fought for their place on the page, behind the camera, on the screen and in the credits. It is a definitive chronicle of a century of the Black experience in Hollywood, and a powerful reexamination of a quintessentially American story — in brilliant color.
“Hollywood, like many American industries, was built on Black culture and Black talent, even though it excluded Black people from many of its origin stories,” Simien said in a statement. “This series seeks to illuminate present-day controversies, from #OscarSoWhite to the almost regular ‘blackface reveal’ of prominent white celebrities, told through the lens of Black individuals throughout Hollywood history. It’s the most important story I’ve been able to tell to date,...
- 4/11/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
April officially marks the Halfway to Halloween point, and this month’s brand new TV series debuts definitely reflect that. It’s a packed month for genre television, from horror-inspired documentary shows to contemporary reboots of ‘80s genre classics.
From Horror to Thrillers and all the genre-benders in between… April has it all.
Here are 10 genre TV series we can’t wait to see in April 2023.
Hell’s Paradise – Crunchyroll (April 1)
This brand new anime series by Mappa, the creators of “Attack on Titan,” debuted on Crunchyroll over the weekend. In the series, “Gabimaru reigns as the strongest and most ruthless assassin in his village. But now finds himself on death row—with only one way out: retrieve the Elixir of Life from a sinister island. Longing for freedom, he accepts the challenge.
“But with fellow convicts vying for the same prize and demonic beasts lurking, how will Gabimaru and his handler,...
From Horror to Thrillers and all the genre-benders in between… April has it all.
Here are 10 genre TV series we can’t wait to see in April 2023.
Hell’s Paradise – Crunchyroll (April 1)
This brand new anime series by Mappa, the creators of “Attack on Titan,” debuted on Crunchyroll over the weekend. In the series, “Gabimaru reigns as the strongest and most ruthless assassin in his village. But now finds himself on death row—with only one way out: retrieve the Elixir of Life from a sinister island. Longing for freedom, he accepts the challenge.
“But with fellow convicts vying for the same prize and demonic beasts lurking, how will Gabimaru and his handler,...
- 4/4/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
On April 23rd, at 10pm Eastern and Pacific, the four-part horror documentary series Amityville: An Origin Story will be making its premiere on MGM+… and with less than a month to go before that date arrives, we’ve gotten our hands on a teaser trailer for the show. You can check it out in the embed above, but note that it’s geo-blocked, so some of you might not be able to see it. If you can’t, this one might work.
Amityville: An Origin Story tells the story behind the world’s most infamous haunted house tale: the Amityville murders. The project is the first elevated look at every aspect of this wildly layered story about the heinous murder of a family of six that became eclipsed by paranormal controversy. The 1979 blockbuster film, The Amityville Horror, inspired by the book of the same title by Jay Anson spawned an ever-expanding universe of movies,...
Amityville: An Origin Story tells the story behind the world’s most infamous haunted house tale: the Amityville murders. The project is the first elevated look at every aspect of this wildly layered story about the heinous murder of a family of six that became eclipsed by paranormal controversy. The 1979 blockbuster film, The Amityville Horror, inspired by the book of the same title by Jay Anson spawned an ever-expanding universe of movies,...
- 3/28/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The short teaser trailer for MGM+’s Amityville: An Origin Story confirms the documentary series will be delving into the murders of six DeFeo family members in 1974 as well as the paranormal events that supposedly occurred in the home when the Lutz family moved in. The four-part docuseries will premiere on April 23, 2023 at 10pm Et/Pt following the season two debut of From.
MGM+’s trailer release was accompanied by new photos from the docuseries directed by Jack Riccobono (The Seventh Fire). Executive producers include Riccobono, Lesley Chilcott, Blaine Duncan, Brooklyn Hudson, Amanda Raymond, Rhett Bachner, and Brien Meagher.
The first Amityville Horror film, based on Jay Anson’s book, was released in 1979 and starred James Brolin and Margot Kidder. Amityville II: The Possession with Burt Young followed in 1982, and Amityville 3-D starring Tony Roberts and Tess Harper premiered in November 1983. A remake of the original film arrived in 2005 with...
MGM+’s trailer release was accompanied by new photos from the docuseries directed by Jack Riccobono (The Seventh Fire). Executive producers include Riccobono, Lesley Chilcott, Blaine Duncan, Brooklyn Hudson, Amanda Raymond, Rhett Bachner, and Brien Meagher.
The first Amityville Horror film, based on Jay Anson’s book, was released in 1979 and starred James Brolin and Margot Kidder. Amityville II: The Possession with Burt Young followed in 1982, and Amityville 3-D starring Tony Roberts and Tess Harper premiered in November 1983. A remake of the original film arrived in 2005 with...
- 3/24/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Get ready to return to Happy Valley one last time: The drama’s third and final season will premiere Monday, May 22, across Acorn TV, AMC+ and BBC America (at 10/9c), with a new episode debuting weekly.
In the final six installments, “Sergeant Catherine Cawood discovers the remains of a gangland murder victim, sparking a chain of events that unwittingly leads her straight back to murderer and rapist Tommy Lee Royce,” reads the official synopsis. “Catherine’s grandson Ryan is now sixteen and has ideas of his own about what kind of relationship he wants to have with Tommy, the man...
In the final six installments, “Sergeant Catherine Cawood discovers the remains of a gangland murder victim, sparking a chain of events that unwittingly leads her straight back to murderer and rapist Tommy Lee Royce,” reads the official synopsis. “Catherine’s grandson Ryan is now sixteen and has ideas of his own about what kind of relationship he wants to have with Tommy, the man...
- 3/23/2023
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
The MGM+ streaming service will be celebrating “Halfway to Halloween” on April 23 with “From” Season 2 as well as a new Amityville Horror series. Titled Amityville: An Origin Story, the four-part docuseries premieres at 10pm immediately following “From.”
Exclusively watch the trailer for the upcoming docuseries below.
From Director/Executive Producer Jack Riccobono, Amityville: An Origin Story tells the story behind the world’s most infamous haunted house tale: the Amityville murders. The project is the first elevated look at every aspect of this wildly layered story about the heinous murder of a family of six that became eclipsed by paranormal controversy.
The 1979 blockbuster film, The Amityville Horror, inspired by the book of the same title by Jay Anson spawned an ever-expanding universe of movies, books, supernatural theories, and horror superfans. But the mass murder behind the hauntings—and its alleged ties to organized crime—left a long trail of questions...
Exclusively watch the trailer for the upcoming docuseries below.
From Director/Executive Producer Jack Riccobono, Amityville: An Origin Story tells the story behind the world’s most infamous haunted house tale: the Amityville murders. The project is the first elevated look at every aspect of this wildly layered story about the heinous murder of a family of six that became eclipsed by paranormal controversy.
The 1979 blockbuster film, The Amityville Horror, inspired by the book of the same title by Jay Anson spawned an ever-expanding universe of movies, books, supernatural theories, and horror superfans. But the mass murder behind the hauntings—and its alleged ties to organized crime—left a long trail of questions...
- 3/23/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Apple TV+ recently released the trailer for “The Last Thing He Told Me,” a new limited series coming April 14 that stars Jennifer Garner, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Angourie Rice, Aisha Tyler, and Augusto Aguilera. The series follows Hannah (Garner), a woman who must forge a relationship with her 16-year-old stepdaughter Bailey (Rice) to discover why her husband has disappeared.
Take a look at the trailer for “The Last Thing He Told Me”: 7-Day Free Trial $6.99 / month apple.com
On April 21, Prime Video will debut the new film “Judy Blume Forever.” The documentary chronicles the award-winning writer whose books addressed numerous topics, including friendship, sexuality, and bullying for adolescent readers. Her 1970 classic “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” has been made into a feature film, due in theaters April 28. It stars Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, and Abby Ryder Fortson.
Get a sneak peek at “Judy Blume Forever”: 30-Day Free Trial...
Take a look at the trailer for “The Last Thing He Told Me”: 7-Day Free Trial $6.99 / month apple.com
On April 21, Prime Video will debut the new film “Judy Blume Forever.” The documentary chronicles the award-winning writer whose books addressed numerous topics, including friendship, sexuality, and bullying for adolescent readers. Her 1970 classic “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” has been made into a feature film, due in theaters April 28. It stars Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, and Abby Ryder Fortson.
Get a sneak peek at “Judy Blume Forever”: 30-Day Free Trial...
- 3/10/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
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